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As the years passed, the lifestyle that encompassed fame took its toll on Elvis. Friends testify to witnessing the changing persona of the once dynamic performer, as he began to struggle with drugs and emotional turmoil. Experimentation with prescription drugs such as amphetamines for performance and sedatives for rest created a vicious cycle of dependence that engulfed his life.
His friends recount harrowing moments where they witnessed his health deteriorate, both mentally and physically. The warnings from his close inner circle were often disregarded, as Elvis slipped into a battle against his own self-destructive tendencies. There was a shared sentiment of regret among those who knew him best, lamenting their inability to save him from his fate.